10 Steps to Pass YOUR Test – Step 4:Purchasing theory study materials

Friday, September 23rd, 2011
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We have now reached step 4 in our 10 step guide to passing your test, purchasing theory study materials.

The first and best piece of advice that we can give is that you should study to pass your theory test. Do not believe that it is easy, do not believe that a few hours cramming will get you through.  Do believe that it is with preparation that you will pass, and avoid having to pay again to re-take the test.

To help you prepare there are many books available to choose from, as a quick search online will show you. So to help you make your choice we recommend that you consider the following:

  1. Purchase a Highway Code. You should make this your first purchase as not only does it contain the “rules of the road” but it is the information in contained within that will guide you through your theory and practical test.
  2. Driving: The Essential Skills is a manual that aims to be the essential guide for novice and qualified drivers and should help the driver to acquire skills necessary to improve driving for safety and awareness.  It includes instruction on night-time, motorway and European driving, and useful tips and advice on defensive driving. A good purchase.
  3. The Theory Test is a book that contains a ‘bank’ of example theory test questions and answers for you to practice with again and again. The book also explains the theory behind each question so that it can be learned and applied to the actual test.
  4. As the theory test now contains a hazard perception section, it is important to learn what this means and to become familiar with it. There are many CD’s available where you can practice the hazard perception technique.
  5. Finally, make sure that any books you purchase are recommended by the DSA. It is the best way to ensure that what you are learning is accurate.

Next time: Step 5 – Booking your theory test.

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Download your copy of the Theory Test Guide

Wednesday, June 1st, 2011
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You can now download an interactive theory test guide for just £9.99.  This guide, written by the DSA, is designed to teach you to pass your driving theory test and help you gain a better understanding of the rules of the road to help you become a safer driver. 

This download provides up to date, real test questions and answers and is as close to the real thing as you can get.  This will be valid until January 2012, when the actual test questions and answers will no longer be published.  So get your theory test done now.  You can find out more, and download your copy here.  By downloading this, you will be able to start learning immediately, instead of waiting for a hard copy to arrive in the post – you also save on delivery costs!

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RED Driving Schools top tips for revising for your theory test

Friday, March 4th, 2011
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Despite the cold, frosty evenings, there’s no doubt that spring is on the way.  With daffodils blooming and the sun beginning to warm up those once chilly afternoons, you may be thinking ahead to those summer holidays and camping trips with friends.

With this in mind, you may be planning to take your theory test soon in order to get that bit closer to the ultimate goal of passing your driving test, and the freedom of being able to drive anywhere you like! Therefore, we have created a list of top tips for how to revise for your driving theory test.

  • Only use DSA publications to revise so that you do not become confused with different wordings and phrases
  • Use your practical lessons to practice Theory and Hazard perception on the move
  • If you come across any questions or answers you don’t understand, take them to your instructor on your lesson and ask them to explain it – understanding why helps you remember more easily
  • A Hazard Perception technique enjoyed by pupils, used in practical driving lessons, was to gently tap the steering wheel when you would click on the Hazard perception video.  This way your instructor can help you with learning what to look for and when to react.
  • Make a timetable of when you are going to practise and stick to it – you could record you progress too
  • Buddy up with a friend to ask each other questions, it’s fun and you both learn together

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  • Get the setting right, practice in a place with no distractions – either quiet or if you prefer to listen to music play something that won’t distract you
  • Having your mobile phone off and closing other computer programs will reduce the number of distractions and will help simulate the test conditions for the day
  • Revise early in the day and take regular breaks so that you don’t feel too tired to take in more information. You’ll also be less likely to make mistakes.
  • Do lots of mock tests! This is the best way to prepare for the day!
  • Make sure you eat well, exercise and get a good night’s sleep the night before your test!

If you have any tips of your own of fun effective ways to lean your theory, why not pop onto our Facebook page and share your thoughts with us!

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